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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,390.66, 379,685.88 and 205,774.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,390.66, 379,685.88 and 205,774.04 is: 308,336.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,390.66 : 379,685.88 = 205,774.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,390.66/379,685.88 = 205,774.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,390.66x = 379,685.88 × 205,774.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,390.66x = 78,129,498,407.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,129,498,407.77/253,390.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,336.14

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